Conscious Oral Sedation on Long Island

The Ricco Dental Group provides conscious oral sedation for patients on Long Island, NY. Contact our offices in Massapequa or Plainview, NY to learn more.

What is Conscious Oral Sedation?

Conscious oral sedation involves taking a sedative in pill form about an hour before your dental treatment. It will relax you for the procedure, making you groggy and sleepy. Some patients will remain awake for the entire procedure, but not remember any of it. Others will fall asleep. When combined with a local anesthetic, you will not feel any discomfort or pain during the procedure.

Conscious oral sedation is a popular choice when compared with other sedation methods - and has proven to be very beneficial to those who are nervous or have anxiety about their procedure.

Benefits of Conscious Oral Sedation

There are a few major benefits of conscious oral sedation, including:

Ease the gag reflex
Reduction in anxiety and worry
Allows the dentist to work faster without disruption

Are You a Good Candidate for Conscious Oral Sedation?

Anyone with a good level of overall health is often a great candidate for conscious oral sedation. However, this is a particularly great option for those who:

Have a high level of anxiety about going to the dentist
Have had a traumatic dental experience
Have a strong gag reflex
Want the benefits of sedation while remaining conscious
Have very sensitive teeth and gums

Why Choose The Ricco Dental Group?

At The Ricco Dental Group, we want you to want to visit our dental practice. Unfortunately, we know that no matter how welcoming, friendly, and compassionate our team is, you may still have anxiety and reservations about dental procedures. And, that’s ok.

To make your experience a little easier, we offer different types of sedation dentistry so that you remain comfortable. We work diligently to ensure that you are always in good hands with the proper dosage each time.

Next time you are worried about your dental procedure, know that we are waiting to greet you!

FAQs

How long does this type of sedation last?

Conscious oral sedation can last about 4 to 8 hours - or longer. Therefore, it is important that you have a ride to and from your dental appointment, and know that you will not be going back to your normal routine once you leave our office.

Is conscious oral sedation safe?

Generally, yes. As with everything, there are a few risks, but they aren’t very common at all. The important part is getting the right dosage of the medication. At The Ricco Dental Group, we are very thorough in making sure that you have the right dosage for a smooth experience.

Are there any side effects of conscious oral sedation?

Side effects vary from person to person, but a few common ones have been reported, such as dry mouth, headache, nausea, and grogginess.

Contact Us

To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact us or call 516-931-3999 for our Plainview, NY office or 516-798-0223 for our Massapequa, NY office.

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